Open Fields - Past Seasons

Some of Our Past Shows	Annie - January, 2008 Open Fields rose to the challenge of one the most popular musicals ever produced. In Open Fields' very special way, we created a show that not only played at the same level as any professional theater, but brought incredible heart to the community stage. After two incredible, sold-out weekends of show, the cast of Annie joined together to do a last performance as a benefit for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Dover Sherborn High School Drama Department.
	Musicals Rock - January, 2007 Musicals Rock gave audiences a sneak peak into Open Fields' living room – a place where kids of all ages perform songs from across many years and musical genres. Rock n Roll met Broadway in this collaboration of pop, rock and musical songs. Audiences enjoyed an evening of song and dance featuring music from Broadway hits including Wicked, Rent, Funny Girl & Hairspray, as well as many popular artists from the Beatles and James Brown to Carole King and the Rolling Stones. Special treats in the show included a medley of songs from Rent performed by Open Fields' big brothers & sisters, and tributes to Open Fields' original big sister and brother, Kadie Greenfield and Greg Bornstein. To view photos or slideshows from Musicals Rock, click on the icons below.
	Grease - January, 2006 By far one of the most popular musicals and movies ever produced, Grease was a high-energy blast from the past, playing to four sold-out audiences and people begging for tickets at the door. Grease was also Open Fields' first collaboration with choreographer Laurel Stachowicz, who has joined us for every show since! Open Fields put its own twist on the classic complete with the Purple Ladies, Bobby Sock Girls and Hoodsie boys. To view photos or movies from Grease the icons below.
	Music Rocks - April, 2005 Open Fields' very own rock stars Jeff Lien and Dan Snape led this project. Jeff is a professional drummer and an accomplished music teacher. Dan is lead piano player and vocalist for Soul City, a Boston based jazz band. The kids of Open Fields had the chance to perform the hits of the Beatles, Neil Diamond, Carole King, Carly Simon and James Taylor. In the process the kids learned about the bands and songs they were featuring: "Where'd the Beatles form?" "LIVERPOOL." "Their names?" "John, Paul, George, Ringo!" To view photos or movies from Music Rocks the icons below.
	Godspell - Summer 2004 & Winter 2005 In the Spring of 2004, Open Fields launched a project that featured the big brothers and sisters of Open Fields. Godspell was a sold-out smash hit for the theater group. A show that speaks to Open Fields' values of community, Godspell transformed a group of kids from all different walks of life into a family. The family became so close in January of 2005, a reunion was staged. A little bit older, a little bit wiser, and still as close, the cast of Godspell was honored to be nominated for Best Ensemble in a musical by the Eastern Massachusetts Association for Community Theater (EMACT). In addition ten of our performers were recognized with honorable mention for Best Child Actors. Jed Alevizos, who played Jesus in the show, along with Katherine Doherty, who went on to originate the role of Jane Banks on Broadway in Disney's Mary Poppins, won the award. To view photos from Godspell the icons below.
	Spring Gala - 2004 Open Fields' Spring Gala This gala event marked the fifth anniversary since Open Fields' debut. A black-tie event with hors d'oeuvres preceded a night of music & entertainment courtesy the children of Open Fields. The show revisited songs from the Wizard of Oz, Musicals are Magic 1 and 2, Bye Bye Birdie and the 2003 Winter Gala. To view photos or slideshow from Open Fields' Spring Gala 2004, click on the the icons below.
	Bye, Bye Birdie - Spring 2003 Open Fields' second mainstage musical featured a mixed cast of adults and children. Bye Bye Birdie Jr. was a chance for the little brothers and sisters of Open Fields to watch, learn from and try what the big brothers and sisters were creating in Bye Bye Birdie Sr. When everything came together, both casts had very successful runs – Junior and Senior entertained audiences with classic songs like "Put on a Happy Face" and "One Last Kiss." To view photos or slideshow from Bye, Bye Birdie, click on the the icons below.
	Winter Gala - January 2003 In hopes of one day building our own home with rehearsal rooms, a CD recording studio and stage, Open Fields hosted its first Winter Gala fundraiser featuring the children of Open Fields and the voices of some Open Fields' favorite performers. Chris Isaacs was the featured soloist of the night, treating the audience to James Taylor classics including Sweet Baby James and Fire and Rain as well as some of his original work. To view photos from Winter Gala click on the the icon below.
	Spring, 2002 - Musicals are Magic In the Spring of 2002, Open Fields created its own magic with a musical revue featuring some of Broadway's favorite songs. The show pieced together songs and dances from shows including Bye Bye Birdie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Peter Pan, Pippin' and The Sound of Music. To view photos or the slideshow from Musicals are Magic, click on the the icon below.
	December, 2001 - The Wizard of Oz In 2001, Open Fields debuted its first main stage musical, beginning seven years of magic with a show that has it all - a touch of brains, a speck of courage and a lot of heart. The Wizard of Oz introduced the community to a theater group who welcomed children of all ages, from the smallest munchkin to the "wicked"est adults. With over a hundred people on stage and behind the scenes, Open Fields found there really is "no place like home." To view a slideshows from The Wizard of Oz, click on the icon below.